The United States has lifted restrictions on chip design software exports to China, signaling a loosening of trade relations.

The US has lifted restrictions on EDA software exports to China, including Synopsys, Cadence and Siemens, as part of a framework agreed with Beijing. It follows concessions from China on rare earth exports. Earlier restrictive measures were imposed in response to China's suspension of exports of essential materials. While some restrictions have been removed, it is not clear whether all previous measures have been lifted. This change suggests a possible improvement in economic relations between the two countries.